Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 279 - 279 37 Great Progress in Strength

Chapter 279: Chapter 37: Great Progress in Strength Chapter 279: Chapter 37: Great Progress in Strength Any veteran cultivator above the Innate level could easily enter into a meditative state through cultivation under normal circumstances.

However, when it comes to traversing the Great Void, it is universally acknowledged that few can achieve it.

Typically, it’s only possible to achieve such a state of communion between heaven and man and enter it relatively easily after reaching the Heavenly level.

To advance to this state once is considered a significant breakthrough, serving as a golden opportunity that is to be found rather than sought.

Despite Zhuang Weiran being a Heavenly level cultivator, since his ascent to this height, he has only managed to enter this state of traversing the Great Void thrice by now.

Each time upon awakening from this state, his strength would take a leap forward.

The enemies he previously could not defeat, the opponents on par with him, would be left in his wake.

On the other hand, Hu Lengyue, due to her insufficient cultivation and failure to reach the required level, not to mention the lack of such an opportunity, had never experienced this state or this atmosphere!

Yet as for Feng Yin and Feng Ying…

“He’s just a novice at the Human Level!!”

Zhuang Weiran conveyed shockingly to his wife telepathically.

Still angered by Hu Lengyue’s previous rebuke, she retorted, “He is a prodigy. There’s a world of difference between him and blockheads like you. When comparing people, some get left behind!”

Zhuang Weiran grumbled, “How did I become a blockhead? Even if I can’t compete with Kid Feng, am I inferior to others?”

Hu Lengyue: “Hmm, hmm, hmm… Get lost!”

At the moment, Hu Lengyue’s heart was surging like tidal waves because of the “realization” state. She had been cultivating for such a long time, reaching the high grade of the Earth Level and almost half a step into the Heavenly Level, yet she had never experienced it!

Yet right before her eyes, a little guy who was far inferior to her in cultivation had so easily entered this state!

If it were only Feng Yin, her shock might not be so great, but it seemed that Feng Ying had also taken advantage of Feng Yin’s epiphany and followed into this transcendent realm, how could she not be envious!

Realization!

There was once a saying, “Buddhahood on the spot!”, which essentially refers to realization.

This shows how rare such an opportunity is.

The mysterious feeling emanating from high above, faintly discernible, as if it were within reach, was felt by those nearby.

Zhuang Weiran and Hu Lengyue were calm in their hearts, intending to protect the law, but due to their focused willpower, they also unknowingly got infected; and started to experience feelings that were somewhat blurred and yet undeniably real…

Especially for Hu Lengyue, with her husband by her side, her heart was exceptionally serene and peaceful, the most tranquil she had ever been in many years, filled with inner silence, for the moment feeling completely content and free from desires. With love that has stood the test of time by her side, having vowed to grow old together in this life, what more could she possibly ask for in life…

With only feelings of happiness and satisfaction in Hu Lengyue’s heart, she was also immersed in the vague yet substantial remnants of the Great Dao…

After a long, long while, the world was immersed in complete darkness, punctuated by the twinkling stars, and the bright moon hanging high up in the sky, casting a faint, chilly light.

The world was still as can be, the faint, dreamlike rustling of insects could be heard from afar, the sound was small and scattered, magnifying the vast emptiness.

A gentle breeze blew by, causing the shadows of the trees to sway.

…

Feng Yin finally awoke from his deep meditation, stretching out slightly, and in an instant, the crisp sound of his joints popping filled the air, caused by the collision of the joints.

He sat up straight, feeling completely refreshed and relaxed, his movements lithe and free, it seemed as if a mere thought could set him aloft!

Taking stock of his condition, he was greatly surprised.

He did not expect that within the short span of an afternoon, his cultivation level would leap by a huge margin.

From the first rank of the Human level, he had advanced to the high grade of the third rank in Human level, a total leap of two levels, it was truly a significant improvement!

The progress left Feng Yin in a daze, almost suspecting that he was in a dream, what did I do?

How did I suddenly level up?

Sensing something different in his arms, he glanced down only to see a mass of cat fur, like a thick quilt, completely covering Feng Ying’s entire body.

Could it be…Feng Ying also leveled up?!

As Feng Yin gently peeled off the thick layers of cat fur, the sheer mass of fur surprised him yet again: How much fur has been shed, how many times did it molt?

The next moment, Feng Yin’s eyes widened in shock!

“I… What?!”

He exclaimed in surprise but quickly bit his tongue, not uttering the full outcry.

There, in his lap, Feng Ying was still deep in sleep, not waking up at the same time he did. His breathing was shallow, his little belly rose and fell; with eyes closed, he looked extremely peaceful and tranquil.

But on his butt, lays three full, snow-white tails spread out flat.

Three tails!?

Three fully formed tails!

The thick white fur was crystal clear, shimmering like snow.

Feng Yin’s eyes were filled with disbelief as he stood frozen, dumbfounded right on the spot!

Not only he made such significant progress, it seemed Feng Ying did the same!

Although it’s unclear what level the little guy has advanced to, just seeing these three tails already signifies so much.

The last time a second tail sprouted, the little guy’s overall strength increased by at least twice, with more to come. Even up to this day, it seemed that he had not fully grasped all his strength!

And now, a third tail has sprouted, with such rapid progress in strength, will it cause instability in his foundation due to the rapid growth?!

Zhuang Weiran and Hu Lengyue, seeing the sudden third tail on Feng Ying, were more shocked than Feng Yin.

With their extensive experience and worldly wisdom, they knew well that for demon beasts like Feng Ying, even with unique roots and exceptional talents, their growth rate was much faster than ordinary demon beasts. However, things like growing a new tail, which is a physical manifestation of talent, are still extremely difficult.

Even a hundred or thousand years might pass without growing an additional tail, but Feng Ying, only a few days old, already had three. It’s pretty much unheard of, a miracle among miracles!

After realizing this, the couple suddenly felt a mix of envy and resentment!

Feng Yin is blessed with remarkable talent, and his enlightenment while lost in the cosmic void is one thing, but what about you, little cat?

Just because you’re Kid Feng’s favorite pet?!

Damn, is there no justice in the world!

We’ve been training all our lives without this kind of fortune, but you’ve just been cozying up and sleeping in the master’s arms, and you got to rise to heaven in a broad daylight!

This is so unfair!

So…

Basically, it’s just too unfair!

Zhuang Weiran and his wife felt as though they had eaten a lemon, sourness coursing through their veins, their teeth aching unbearably.

Despite their feelings, they congratulated sincerely: “Congratulations, Kid Feng, you’ve hit the jackpot this time. This realm is always extremely hard to reach. One epiphany is better than three years of hard work, and this is a recognized fact by martial artists.”

Feng Yin appeared clueless: “…Is it… Is it really hard?”

Why did it seem so easy for him?

Feng Yin scratched his head, somewhat perplexed.

Zhuang Weiran and his wife’s mouths twitched.

Is it hard?

Is that a joke?

This isn’t just hard, it’s insanely hard!

The couple remained silent, fearing they wouldn’t be able to resist beating up Feng Yin.

However, when Zhuang Weiran looked at his wife next, he was suddenly startled–

“You… when did you advance?”

Hu Lengyue looked just as stunned: “Me? I advanced?”

Zhuang Weiran stared at her as if he could eat her: “You’ve ascended to the Heavenly Level! You’ve ascended and you didn’t know?”

Hu Lengyue was even more shocked: “I’ve ascended to the Heavenly Level? When did that happen?”

She hurriedly checked herself, then gawked as she muttered incoherently: “I actually broke through? How did I break through? Could it be that I… oh my, I’ve broken through! I’ve actually broken through!”

Zhuang Weiran suddenly felt a searing acidic feeling surge in his chest, his teeth itching, his eyes welling up, and an urge to cry overwhelmed him.

So…..not only did Feng Yin break through… even the kitten…

Even his own wife had ascended…

And only he was left behind… he… he…

Zhuang Weiran sighed deeply, lamented: “I feel like… I’ve been looked down upon… Only me.”

Yet Hu Lengyue was overjoyed, and consoled him: “Don’t you see, for a guy like you, it’s already good enough that you haven’t died yet. And you still dream of other sweet things? Some people just have life like that.”

Zhuang Weiran slowly stood up, turned around with a bleak face, and said: “Let’s go to the city… it’s getting late.”

“Hahahaha…”

Hu Lengyue, looking at her husband’s pitiful look, couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Rarity, she lovingly wound her arms around his, and teased: “Look at you, can’t even take your own wife’s success! Are you even a man?”

Zhuang Weiran rolled his eyes: “Yeah, I’m not jealous. Haha, I’m so happy for you folks. Ha, Ha, ha. Let’s go.”

“You look terrible!”

Despite her insult, Hu Lengyue couldn’t help but giggle.

Feng Yin also could not help but laugh: “Uncle Zhuang looks quite adorable when he’s jealous.”

Zhuang Weiran grunted, but then reached an epiphany: him being envious of Feng Yin, his own wife, and the cat, was indeed absurd.

He grinned awkwardly, saying: “It just caught me off guard, that’s all… Cough cough. Uncle Zhuang is happy… very happy.”

Hu Lengyue rolled her eyes, but she was tactful enough to give her husband face, saying: “Let’s go.”

Just as the trio was about to get up, they suddenly heard the distinctive sound of garments rustling in the wind from afar.

The urgency in the sound from The Other Side was such that it had reached a shrill whistle, indicating the speed of the approaching person.

“Climb the tree!”

Taken aback, Zhuang Weiran still reacted swiftly.

Without any hint of hesitation, he grabbed Feng Yin and his wife and whooshed up into the tree.

In such a critical moment, with unknown dangers looming, it takes a person with Zhuang Weiran’s level of cultivation to manage such a feat.

And climbing the tree was presently the most sound decision they could make!

As this was the tree that would try its utmost to protect both its three humans and one cat!

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[After updating the previous chapter, I read it several times and felt like there was something missing. So, I added a large section in the middle, and ended up adding more than two thousand words… Everyone can reread if they want. There will be another update in the afternoon.]